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Yeah, that was my concern with the first one. He's done WAY more to the engine than I want to, and I would probably prefer to do some lighter mods for less wear and tear. Plus I think it'd be fun to build my own, my way.

Yeah, that second one has semi-high miles, but it seems really well taken care of. I've never seen a car so clean that's 10 years old with almost 100k miles on it. The seats even look perfect. And from what I've read, the main thing to watch with high-mile MINIs is the S/C, which this guy has already addressed.

I'll wait it out, and maybe contact the guy for a showing and see if he's willing to go down on the price about $3,000. Hahaha. But I'm willing to wait for the right one. I've been watching the MINIs around here for a year or two to watch how often they come on and off the market, and a pretty decent number pop up each month.

Thanks for your advice!

 

Yeah.... I don't think I'll ever hit FULL MOD MODE. Lol. I just went a fun cruiser. Going for a drive is my favorite thing in the world, and I'm surrounded with beautiful drives, so I just want the perfect car to accompany me. The MINI would fit the bill perfectly. XD

Yeah, that's another thing I thought about as well. It's probably tons of highway miles.
I don't mind the drive to Carbondale, really. Looks like it may be worth it. And I avoid buying from dealers as much as possible.... And like I said, if he doesn't come down on the price by a few thousand, it's a no.

 

Not to you, but I was asking him if he wanted to go with me. Hahaha. He's not that far from me.

 

Well, I'll let you know when I'm picking one up, and you can let me know if you'd like to come with. I wouldn't mind a professional's eye to check it out one bit.

 

I feel like I'm about to be torn to pieces, considering how much you guys talk about it, but what's the Dragon??

 

Woww...... Magical much?? Hahaha. When is it, and how much?

 

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I just might come. XD

 

Oh wow! That big?? Daaang.... Maybe I'll just take a road trip and pop down for 1 day.

 

Sadly, however, I don't think I have the time and money to pour into a week of MINI mania. Don't get me wrong, I'm obsessed with MINIs. But I have school and work and I'd much rather put that lodging money towards coilovers or meth or new wheels+tires or something along those lines. But it would be fun to pop down for a day! Make it a 3-day weekend (With the drive time there+back).

 

As long as I don't have to take the bus. ;P

I looked into them, but they didn't seem to have cruises very often... Hurt my soul. I'm looking for like a bi-monthly cruise group. I may start one if I can't find one.

That's no fun! Wait, how old are you? THAT sounds like SOOO much fun!! I'll have to come for that.. What time of year does that take place?

 

What's the plan for this weekend? Or is it top secret? Haha.